Sleeping Through Barakah: How Kashmir risks Losing its Children to Laziness
By: Dr. Aftab Jan It pierces the heart to witness how a habit so noble, so transformative — rising early — has become a subject of ridicule and lazy debate in our society, particularly in Kashmir. What was once a sign of strength, spirituality, and success is now resisted as a burden, as though discipline […]
CS visits Nunwan, Chandanwadi Base Camps to assess Yatra arrangements
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, Wednesday visited the Nunwan Base Camp at Pahalgam to review the arrangements made for the ongoing Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2025. He chaired a high-level meeting with senior officers of the civil administration, police, security forces, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB) and other line departments to assess the facilities being […]
Police attach property of Pakistan-based terrorist handler in Kupwara
Srinagar: The property of a Pakistan-based terrorist handler was attached in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday, police said. In a major crackdown on terror operatives and their support structures, Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized the property belonging to a Pakistan-based terrorist handler and top commander of proscribed terror outfits Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and […]
Bijbehara residents demand safe potable water supply
Allege contaminated water being supplied Bijbehara: The residents of Teeli Mohalla in south Kashmir’s Bijbehara town have raised serious concerns over the supply of contaminated water in their locality, saying the water being provided is unfit for consumption and poses a grave risk to public health. Locals said that despite repeated pleas to the authorities, […]
Police arrests drug peddler in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police in Kulgam arrested a drug peddler and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman said Wednesday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Arreh, Kulgam intercepted a motorcycle bearing registration No JK05B-4138 driven by Waseem Ahmad Dar son of Habibullah Dar resident of Shadab Krewah, Shopian. During […]
Transport Commissioner visits Baltal, Domail Base camp, Sonamarg
Reviews transport arrangements GANDERBAL: Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan Wednesday conducted an extensive visit to key locations along the Amarnath Yatra route to review the transport arrangements and coordination among various agencies. He was accompanied by ARTO Ganderbal and other field officials. The visit included inspections at Baltal, the base camp at Domail and a […]
Jal Shakti department promotes 23 Junior Engineers as Assistant Engineers
SRINAGAR: The Jal Shakti Department has issued promotion order for 23 Junior Engineers as Assistant Engineers, vide Government Order No. 167-JK (JSD) of 2025 dated July 7, 2025. The promotion orders were issued by Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra. The move is expected to enhance the human resource capacity besides improving the water […]
Health Minister visits GMC Baramulla, reviews healthcare services
BARAMULLA: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, Wednesday visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Baramulla and chaired a meeting to review the status of healthcare delivery, patient care services and hospital infrastructure at the facility. MLA Baramulla, Javed Hasan Baig; MLA Sopore, Irshad Rasool Kar; MLA Wagoora Kreeri; Advocate […]
Congress to intensify statehood movement ahead of Parliament Session
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress on Wednesday said it will intensify the statehood restoration movement ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament that is set to start from July 21. At a meeting of party coordinators for different districts of the Jammu region, the Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir unit chief Tariq […]
My fear of Pahalgam attack faded away as I entered Kashmir: Cyclist from Nepal
Ramban: A cyclist from Nepal, who claims to be on a world tour to spread the message of ‘save tree, save water’, said his fear of the Pahalgam terror attack faded away as he entered Kashmir but his desire to visit Amarnath cave shrine remained unfulfilled, vowing to return for the yatra next year. Sachin […]
